Sony
Sony WF-1000XM6
A strong pick in the wireless earphones line-up, with 24 hours up front.
81/100
24 hours36 hoursIPX45.4in-ear
£249best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- Spatial audio
- Wireless charging
- Above-average battery (earbuds)
- Below-average battery (with case)
Score profile
Scored against the wireless earphones classWhere the Sony WF-1000XM6 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
IP rating (earbuds)IPX4
Fitin-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Spatial audioYes
Battery and power
Battery (earbuds)24 hours
Battery (with case)36 hours
Wireless chargingYes
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.4
Multipoint pairingYes
LDACYes
Microphone and features
Microphones (per earbud)8
Transparency modeYes
More specs
Battery buds ANC6 hours
Wireless charging caseYes
Battery total ANC24 hours
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSony WF-1000XM6 vs Sony Sony WF-1000XM6 Flagship Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Sony WF-1000XM6Sony WF-1000XM6 Flagship Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
| SonySony WF-1000XM6This page | SonySony WF-1000XM6 Flagship Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 81 /100 | 81 /100 |
| Battery hours | 24 hours | 24 hours |
| Battery total | 36 hours | 36 hours |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| IP rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Who it's for
Is the Sony WF-1000XM6 right for you?
Buy it if
Made for keen listeners
Listeners who care how it sounds who want a wireless earphone that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier wireless earphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
excellent
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sony WF-1000XM6 worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 81/100 against other wireless earphones, a strong result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Sony WF-1000XM6?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the final ZE8000?
The final ZE8000 scores 60/100 versus this one at 81/100, so this is the stronger pick on the spec sheet.
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